Red Light Therapy in 2026: What’s Changed, What’s Safe, and What Actually Matters with Andrew LaTour

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail!For my listeners, use code VANESSA10 for 10% off any purchase from https://gembared.com/Red light therapy has exploded over the last few years, and with that growth has come a lot of confusion, misinformation, and mixed messages.In this episode, I’m joined again by Andrew LaTour, founder of GembaRed, for an updated, grounded conversation on red light therapy, and what actually matters now in 2026.Andrew first joined me two years ago for a deep-dive episode that became one of the most comprehensive red light therapy guides on the show. This time, we focus on safety, practicality, and clarity in a social-media-driven landscape. We talk about what’s changed, what hasn’t, where people are getting confused, and how to use red light therapy safely and effectively without overthinking it.This conversation also addresses common listener questions, influencer misuse, misinformation circulating online, and why simple, consistent use often matters more than “perfect” wavelengths or high-intensity devices.In this episode, we cover:What red light therapy (photobiomodulation) actually does at a cellular levelA quick grounding recap for new listenersWhy red and near-infrared light are more flexible than people thinkThe difference between wavelength, intensity, and dosing, and why they’re so often confusedWhy higher intensity doesn’t automatically mean better resultsHow exposure time impacts mitochondria and ATP productionCommon safety concerns, and where they really come fromThe role influencer culture has played in misinformation and misuseWhether there are any body parts red light should not be used onEye safety, goggles, and why proper use matters more than worryWhy red light therapy is generally very safe when devices are made responsiblyPractical guidance for 10-15 minute sessions and consistencyUsing red light therapy for fertility support and hair lossWhy consumers don’t need to obsess over specs to see benefitsConnect with GembaRed and Andrew:GembaRed WebsiteLearn More at GembaRedGembaRed on YouTubeGembaRed on InstagramEmail: [email protected] with the Podcast:Website: Intentionally Well PodcastSupport the Intentionally Well PodcastPodcast on InstagramVanessa on InstagramPodcast on YouTubePodcast on TikTokPodcast on XEmail: [email protected] the showThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.